Enrollment
446
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
West View El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West View El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421722000290
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West View El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #33 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West View El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West View El Sch ranks #33 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: North Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421722000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West View El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West View El Sch
West View El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 446 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 647 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #338.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): West View El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 13.2:1).
North Hills Sd also operates North Hills Shs (1,443 students) and North Hills Ms (1,127 students) alongside West View El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West View El Sch compares
West View El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, West View El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Hills Sd, which includes West View El Sch.
$16,419
Per student
-9%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.0%
State 23.4%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West View El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hills Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcintyre El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highcliff El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West View El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West View El Sch
How many students attend West View El Sch?
West View El Sch has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West View El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West View El Sch is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West View El Sch?
31.5% of students at West View El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West View El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West View El Sch is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West View El Sch?
West View El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West View El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, West View El Sch ranks #33 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
Is West View El Sch a good school?
West View El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Hills Sd?
Besides West View El Sch, North Hills Sd also operates North Hills Shs (1,443 students), North Hills Ms (1,127 students), and Mcintyre El Sch (594 students). See the North Hills Sd district page for the complete list.
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